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La Pointe Vénus is now recognized as an emblematic site in the history of French Polynesia, a true blend of Europe and Polynesian culture. This place, considered a must for any stay in Tahiti, is located at the northernmost point of the island.
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Pointe Vénus 4.5 38 reviews #2 of 9 things to do in Mahina Lighthouses Write a review About Duration: 2-3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options All photos (73) Top ways to experience Pointe Vénus Recommended Tours & Sightseeing
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Ultimate guide (December 2023) Pointe Venus is a beach in the north of Tahiti island, famous for Captain James Cook visited it in 1769 to make important astronomical research. As for the beach itself, it is very nice despite the black sand. There are many trees, and you may have a good view from the cape to the lighthouse of the 19th century.
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The Pointe Venus lighthouse is one of the most photographed monuments on a Tahiti. The whitewashed, six-story lighthouse is located at the northern end of Matavai Bay. Address: Pointe Venus, GG34+X76, Māhina, Tahiti, French Polynesia Entry: Free Opening hours: All time Get directions → MAP Where does the name Pointe Venus come from?
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Mahina Sentier Aquatique De La Pointe Vénus Discover the marine flora and fauna of the east coast of the island of Tahiti. The Pointe Venus aquatic trail is located in a regulated fishing area. All fishing is prohibited there except for the eradication of the starfish (Taramea).
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Point Venus is in Mahina, in the north of the island of Tahiti, reputed for its magnificent beach of black sand and its historic lighthouse. It is close to the barrier reef and is an ideal spot to spend a relaxing day at the beach, with superb views of the bay of Matavai and the island of Moorea.
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Tahiti Nui Nautical Site/Lighthouse This point on Matavai Bay has major significance: it is the place where Captain Samuel Wallis landed in 1767 and where James Cook watched the transit of Venus.
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La Pointe Vénus est située au Nord de l'île de Tahiti dans la commune de MAHINA. Elle fait partie d'une succession d'espaces d'une superficie de 2,6 ha, qui bordent le lagon sur la presque totalité du trait de côte. Elle est liée à la grande plage de sable noir de la baie de Matavai, plage populaire et très fréquentée.
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(historic sites in Tahiti) Pointe Venus: Pointe Venus, situated on the northern coast of Tahiti, is historically significant as the landing site of Captain James Cook during his first visit to the island in 1769. The area is named after the planet Venus, which Cook observed from this point to calculate Tahiti's position accurately.
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There are plans to restructure the area of Point Venus and erect memorials to all the famous navigators who called there and made an historic impact on Tahiti and the outside world. It is hoped that it will be possible to implement these proposals before 2008 when there is to be a celebration of the 220 th anniversary of the arrival of the Bounty .
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At the northernmost tip of Tahiti, Pointe Vénus and its black sandy beach are towered by a historical monument: the very first lighthouse erected in the Southern Pacific. Pointe Vénus, its emerald-blue waters, black sandy beach and… its lighthouse. The place was named after British explorer and navigator James Cook, who built an observatory.
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Pointe Vénus, the promontory that marks the eastern end of Matavai Bay (Baie de Matavai), was the site of Cook's observatory. Today Pointe Vénus is a popular beach stop. There are shady trees, a stretch of lawn, a black-sand beach, a couple of souvenir shops and an impressive lighthouse (1867).
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Point Venus Mahina, French Polynesia Our Rating Neighborhood Mahina, 10km (6 miles) east of Papeete Hours Daily 4am-7pm. Snack bar and souvenir shop daily 8am-5pm Phone No phone Prices Free admission About our rating system Capt. James Cook observed the transit of the planet Venus in 1769 at Point Venus, Tahiti's northernmost extremity.
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Point Venus 4 196 reviews #12 of 51 things to do in Tahiti Historic SitesBodies of WaterGeologic Formations Write a review About Located on the tip of a scenic peninsula surrounded with black-sand beaches, this area is the historic landing site of many famous explorers such as Captain Cook and Captain William Bligh.